How do burglar alarms work? To put it briefly, a burglar alarm system detects unauthorised movement or tampering via sensors, triggering a loud siren and instant phone alerts. These systems work as both a deterrent and an early warning - especially when fitted with shock sensors and remote access via the SecureComm app (learn more below). Imagine this: It’s late at night, and you’re tucked up in bed. Suddenly, you hear the sound of shattering glass. Your heart races as the r

A shock sensor  is an alarm sensor that detects vibration or impact on doors and windows, triggering your alarm before an intruder gets inside . Unlike standard contacts, shock sensors react at the first sign of forced entry, not after it’s already happened. For homeowners upgrading their alarm system, shock sensors are one of the simplest ways to add early-warning perimeter protection . What is a shock sensor? Shock sensors (sometimes called vibration sensors) are fitted to

Yes - you can still benefit from a burglar alarm even if you live in a low-crime area. Burglaries don’t only happen in “rough” neighbourhoods. In fact, quieter streets and well-kept homes are often targeted because they attract less suspicion and fewer visible security measures. If you’ve never had a break-in before, it’s easy to assume your home isn’t at risk. But burglar alarms are designed to prevent incidents from happening in the first place, not just respond after some

Self-monitoring for a professional burglar alarm means high-priority alerts go straight to your phone, allowing you to see exactly what’s happening and respond in real-time.  While traditional call centres were once the gold standard, modern app-based security has become the more reliable and transparent choice for UK homeowners. By combining a professional installation with smart, everyday control, you gain faster response times and greater visibility over your property. Let

Professional alarm installers choose HKC systems because they’re reliable, flexible, and built for real homes - not off-the-shelf kits. When you’re choosing a burglar alarm, it’s easy to get pulled in by flashy adverts or big brand names. But what really matters is what professional installers trust enough to fit in their customers’ homes (as well as their own)! At Midland Alarm Services, we’ve been installing and maintaining alarm systems across the Midlands for nearly 40 y

We recently fitted several smart alarm systems at the lovely Taylor Wimpey new build estate just off the Tamworth Road in Coventry. Our...